In our community, we share everyday moments with our family, coworkers, and friends. It's easy to overlook these routine moments. But as you go about your day, if you see something that does not seem quite right, say something. Report suspicious behavior to the authorities.
SHS Mental Health Resources: COVID-19 can affect adolescents in different ways. Beyond getting sick, many adolescents’ social, emotional and mental well-being has been impacted by the pandemic. There are a variety of programs and people in place to help young adolescents: (1) Crisis Texting Hotline-Text "HOME" to 741741. (2) Crisis Chat Line - http://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html.
Students planning to attend L&C in the 2021-2022 academic year have until March 1st to apply for scholarships. To apply, students must have their Blazernet ID and password. At www.lc.edu/scholarships, click on “Apply Now.”
The first ever Department of the Air Force total force virtual career fair is set for March 4, 2021, starting at 12PM. This event is unique in that it is the first time that all the components of the United States Air Force will be presenting together. Interested students can come and go via Zoom as they please to gather information from the different Departments of the Air Force.
Zoom Meeting ID: 160 601 6565
Zoom Passcode: 315546
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606016565?pwd=NHM1VFpoa2NRWXZaY3VRQWVIUDQ1QT09
SHS: For the first time ever, the creators of the SAT have given Khan Academy exclusive access and advice to build a personalized practice program for anyone, anywhere. These tools are free and available now.
https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT
In-Person Learner Announcement: A free, to-go, lunch will be provided every day after school from 12:55-1:10 PM. To ensure appropriate social distancing, students can pick up a lunch at the library entrance, a concession stand or in the cafeteria.
In-Person Learner Reminder Announcement: To help reduce the number of students congregating in one place, we have three entry points and multiple exit points for the building. 9th-10th graders enter through the library doors. 11th-12th graders enter through the Ag shop doors. Bus riders enter through the doors near the old gym. Hand sanitizer stations are located near each entry. Thank you all for helping to keep our COVID numbers down.
SHS Seniors: Are you interested in free money for college? Check out the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest for your chance to earn $2000.00 towards college. https://www.fastweb.com//college-scholarships/scholarships/113995
In-Person Learner Reminder Announcement: A free breakfast will be served every day before school from 7:00-7:30. To ensure appropriate social distancing, students can pick up a breakfast at the library entrance, a concession stand or in the cafeteria.
SHS Parents: Have you changed phone numbers, added an email or moved since registering your child at SHS? If so, please email stingle@stauntonschools.org with the updates. We can then add your new information to Skyward.
SHS Mental Health Resources: COVID-19 can affect adolescents in different ways. Beyond getting sick, many adolescents’ social, emotional and mental well-being has been impacted by the pandemic. There are a variety of programs and people in place to help young adolescents: (1) Crisis Texting Hotline-Text "HOME" to 741741. (2) Crisis Chat Line - http://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html.
Staunton Families: Has any of your contact information (address, phone, or email) changed? If so, please be sure to contact your child’s respective school office to update the information, so we can change it in the Skyward Student Management System.
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Due to the hardship and stress COVID-19 has put on many of our Staunton families the Staunton Board of Education wants to give back to our community. With this being said, the Board of Education approved to waive all athletic and gate fees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year at Wednesday night’s Board meeting. This will go into effect immediately. If you already paid your child's athletic fees you will be reimbursed.
The 2021-2022 school calendar was approved for next school year. I know many families like to plan ahead so we wanted to inform you the 21-22 school calendar is located on our school website, or you can find it here by clicking on this link: https://5il.co/pr4n The school calendar was built on a normal school year as we are hoping to get back to normalcy by August 2021. Please know that if the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines are still in place by the start of next school year small modifications may need to be made to the calendar.
SHS Seniors: 4 Reasons For Visiting A College Campus-(1) See campus for yourself, (2) Get a personalized Q&A session, (3) Gather info to personalize your application essay, (4) Let them know you are really interested. Take a day off school this Spring and visit a few colleges.
Due to the hardship and stress COVID-19 has put on many of our Staunton families and district, the Board of Education approved to waive all athletic and gate fees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year at Wednesday night’s Board meeting. This will go into effect immediately. If you already submitted payment for your child's athletic fee you will be reimbursed.
Due to the hardship and stress COVID-19 has put on many of our Staunton families the Staunton Board of Education wants to give back to our community. With this being said, the Board of Education approved to waive all athletic and gate fees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year at Wednesday night’s Board meeting. This will go into effect immediately. If you already paid your child's athletic fees you will be reimbursed.
Eureka College in Eureka, IL is hosting a virtual open house today, Thursday, Feb. 18, at 2:00pm. This is a great opportunity to learn about what EC has to offer! Please use the Zoom link below in order to attend.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94791149002
Students planning to attend L&C in the 2021-2022 academic year have until March 1st to apply for scholarships. To apply, students must have their Blazernet ID and password. At www.lc.edu/scholarships, click on “Apply Now.”
The early bird registration with LCCC will be done virtually. The dates for SHS students are April 13th and April 15th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. The registration page is open and available for students at www.lc.edu/earlybird/.
Due to hazardous road conditions Staunton CUSD #6 will be closed on Wednesday, February 17th. All extra curricular events and practices will also be canceled. Please stay warm and safe. Enjoy your snow day!
